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HighLevel alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave HighLevel: phone, SMS, email and premium AI usage cost extra on top of the plan, and no free plan, only a 14-day trial. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HighLevel, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. HubSpot CRM currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1HubSpot CRM logoHubSpot CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +18 of 868.8
2Zoho CRM logoZoho CRMFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.9
3systeme.io logosysteme.ioFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 450.0
  1. HubSpot CRM logo

    1. HubSpot CRMTop pick

    Best for: Small and mid-sized teams that want sales and marketing data in one easy CRM

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from HighLevel

    Free CRM to start with and more mature marketing and sales hubs, though agency white-labelling isn't built in.

    Pros

    • Free tier with no time limit covers the basics well
    • Sales, marketing and service activity on one contact timeline
    • Easy to set up without a consultant
    • Large integration marketplace

    Cons

    • Big price jump from Starter to Professional editions
    • Many automation features are locked to higher tiers
    • Less flexible data modelling than Salesforce
    Visit HubSpot CRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HubSpot CRM a good HighLevel alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 2 users and 1,000 contacts
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit card for free plan
    Not required
    Checked Oct 29, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+ marketplace apps
    Checked Oct 29, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    306,000+ in 135+ countries
    Checked Oct 29, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026developers.hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $15 per seat/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    From $50 per seat/month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    From $75 per seat/month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026hubspot.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Zoho CRM logo

    2. Zoho CRM

    Best for: Cost-conscious businesses that want deep CRM features and other Zoho apps

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from HighLevel

    Deeper, more configurable CRM that connects to the rest of Zoho's business apps.

    Pros

    • Enterprise-level features at a fraction of Salesforce's price
    • Deep customisation with modules, Blueprint and scripting
    • Native links to the rest of the Zoho suite

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings to learn
    • Support quality is reported as inconsistent
    • Free edition is limited to three users
    Visit Zoho CRM Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho CRM a good HighLevel alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 users
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, on paid editions
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Zia
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    300,000+ businesses
    Checked Oct 29, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. systeme.io logo

    3. systeme.io

    Best for: Solo creators selling courses or coaching who want funnels and email in one cheap tool

    Free plan + paidWeb

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from HighLevel

    Cheaper all-in-one with funnels, email and courses, and a free plan for solo creators.

    Pros

    • Generous free plan
    • Funnels, email, courses and affiliates in one place
    • No platform transaction fees

    Cons

    • Editor and templates are basic
    • Individual tools are shallower than dedicated apps
    • Design options are limited
    Visit systeme.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is systeme.io a good HighLevel alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 2,000 contacts
    Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Startup plan
    $17/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Unlimited plan
    $97/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Transaction fees
    0%
    Checked Oct 29, 2026systeme.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best HighLevel alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

HubSpot CRM logo

Best HighLevel alternative for most people

HubSpot CRM

Free CRM to start with and more mature marketing and sales hubs, though agency white-labelling isn't built in.

Zoho CRM logo

Best HighLevel alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Zoho CRM

Deeper, more configurable CRM that connects to the rest of Zoho's business apps.

Keap logo

Best HighLevel alternative for iPhone and Android

Keap

CRM and marketing automation focused on a single small business rather than agencies managing many clients.

ActiveCampaign logo

Best HighLevel alternative for working in the browser

ActiveCampaign

Stronger email automation and deliverability tooling, with a lighter built-in CRM.

HighLevel alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HighLevel?

HubSpot CRM ranks first right now. Free CRM to start with and more mature marketing and sales hubs, though agency white-labelling isn't built in. Keap and Zoho CRM follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to HighLevel?

Yes. HubSpot CRM (free plan + paid), Zoho CRM (free plan + paid) and systeme.io (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to HighLevel?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from HighLevel?

The complaints we hear most: phone, SMS, email and premium AI usage cost extra on top of the plan; no free plan, only a 14-day trial; so many modules that setup takes real time, and some are shallower than dedicated tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces HighLevel, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.